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Liberal Nationals Shadow Cabinet
The new appointees of the National Liberals team and their appointed offices.
I am very pleased to welcome two new Shadow Ministers to the Liberal Nationals team: Brad Rowswell MP and Matt Bach MP. These appointments continue the renewal of the Liberal Nationals team, with two of our youngest MPs stepping up to help shape our vision for Victoria’s future. Both Brad and Matt will bring energy, a great work ethic, policy nous and grassroots community understanding to their new roles.
From left, Member for Sandringham Brad Rowswell,Shadow Minister Emma Kealy MP,Victorian Liberal Leader Michael O'Brien and Liberal Member for the Eastern Metropolitan Region Matt Bach MP
Brad Rowswell MP appointments
Brad Rowswell MP has been appointed as Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables, Shadow Minister for Innovation, Shadow Minister for Bay Protection and Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating. Brad understands the vital importance of Victorian families and workplaces having access to reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.
As Member for Sandringham, Port Philip Bay is part of Brad’s backyard and he is committed to protecting it as an environmental and recreational asset for future generations. As a parent of young children, Brad knows how important it is that Victoria become the best state in the country to foster an innovation culture and the creative and economic opportunities that follow.
Matt Bach MP as the newest appointee
Matt Bach MP has been appointed as Shadow Minister for Early Childhood, Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills, Shadow Minister for Child Protection as well as Secretary to the Shadow Cabinet.
Our newest MP, Matt has a PhD in combatting recidivist crime and entered Parliament after a career as a teacher and educational leader, as well as having worked as a policy adviser to former Liberal Minister Mary Wooldridge.
Ensuring that Victorians – whether young or old – have access to the educational opportunities that will allow them to make the most of their potential will be key to Matt’s work. Protecting Victoria’s most vulnerable children through ensuring that our child protection works effectively is Matt’s passion.
Changes to Shadow Ministerial portfolios
Other changes to Shadow Ministerial portfolios announced today include:
- David Davis MP adds the Planning and Heritage portfolio
- David Morris MP takes on Local Government and Housing
- Tim Smith MP assumes responsibility for Emergency Services, Resources, Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety, Roads (Metropolitan) Road Safety and TAC as well as Manufacturing and Industry
- David Southwick MP consolidates public safety responsibilities by adding Youth Justice and Crime Prevention to his portfolio; and
- Bridget Vallence MP assumes the Equality portfolio
Outside cabinet appointees
Outside Shadow Cabinet, I am pleased to appoint James Newbury MP as the Shadow Assistant Minister for Scrutiny of Government in addition to his existing responsibilities for Wastewatch and Freedom of Information. With Bridget Vallence MP taking on additional Shadow Ministerial duties, she will step down from membership of the Public Accounts and Estimates Committee (PAEC). James will join PAEC and will actively hold Labor Ministers accountable for their misuse and waste of the record taxes paid by hardworking Victorians.
Bernie Finn MP will become Assistant Shadow Minister for Police and Community Safety in place of his previous small business role. As a long-standing advocate for a safer Victoria, Bernie will work closely with David Southwick MP to hold Labor to account for its failures which harm the safety of Victorians and assist in developing Liberal Nationals policies to tackle crime and its causes. These appointments take effect from today.
Cabinet members and their appointed offices
| Liberal Nationals Shadow Cabinet 21 March 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Michael O’Brien MP | Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Liberal Party Shadow Minister for Small Business |
| Peter Walsh MP | Deputy Leader of the Opposition Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Regional Victoria Shadow Minister for Agriculture Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs |
| Cindy McLeish MP | Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party Shadow Minister for Tourism, Major Events and Sport Shadow Minister for Regional Cities |
| Steph Ryan MP | Deputy Leader of the Nationals Shadow Minister for Water Shadow Minister for Public Transport (Regional) Shadow Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation |
| David Davis MP | Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure Shadow Minister for Public Transport (Metropolitan) Shadow Minister for Planning and Heritage Shadow Minister for Federal-State Relations Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries |
| Georgie Crozier MP | Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party in the Legislative Council Shadow Minister for Health Shadow Minister for Ambulance Services |
| Neil Angus MP | Shadow Assistant Treasurer Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs |
| Matt Bach MP | Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Shadow Minister for Higher Education, Training and Skills Shadow Minister for Child Protection Secretary to Shadow Cabinet |
| Roma Britnell MP | Shadow Minister for Rural Roads Shadow Minister for Ports and Freight |
| Tim Bull MP | Shadow Minister for Carers and Disability Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs Shadow Minister for Racing |
| Matthew Guy MP | Shadow Minister for Finance Shadow Minister for Jobs and Trade Shadow Minister for Business Precincts |
| David Hodgett MP | Shadow Minister for Education |
| Emma Kealy MP | Shadow Minister for Mental Health Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Family Violence Shadow Minister for Women |
| David Morris MP | Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Ageing |
| Edward O’Donohue MP | Shadow Attorney-General |
| Gordon Rich-Phillips MP | Shadow Minister for Government Services Shadow Minister for Regulatory Reform Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Shadow Minister for Aviation |
| Brad Rowswell MP | Shadow Minister for Energy and Renewables Shadow Minister for Innovation Shadow Minister for Bay Protection Shadow Minister for Fishing and Boating |
| Tim Smith MP | Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations and Workplace Safety Shadow Minister for Manufacturing and Industry Shadow Minister for Resources Shadow Minister for Roads (Metropolitan), Road Safety and the TAC |
| David Southwick MP | Shadow Minister for Police Shadow Minister for Community Safety Shadow Minister for Corrections Shadow Minister for Youth Justice |
| Louise Staley MP | Shadow Treasurer Shadow Minister for Economic Development |
| Bridget Vallence MP | Shadow Minister for Environment and Climate Change Shadow Minister for Equality Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs |
| Kim Wells MP | Shadow Minister for Public Sector Integrity Shadow Minister for Counter-Terrorism Manager of Opposition Business |
Shadow assistant ministers
| Shadow Assistant Minister for Public Land Use | |
|---|---|
| Gary Blackwood MP | Shadow Assistant Minister for Forestry |
| Bernie Finn MP | Shadow Assistant Minister for Autism Shadow Assistant Minister for Police and Community Safety |
| James Newbury MP | Shadow Assistant Minister for Scrutiny of Government Shadow Assistant Minister for Wastewatch Shadow Assistant Minister for Freedom of Information |
| Danny O’Brien MP | Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health Shadow Assistant Minister for Ambulance Services |
Pictures from Victorian Liberal Leader - Michael O'Brien MP Facebook page.
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